KAUST cases
The total number of cases of COVID-19 identified at KAUST remains at 16. All of the positive cases have been discharged upon completion of the MOH testing requirements. The last positive case was 17 days ago.
Cloth face coverings—request yours today!
By popular demand, additional cloth face coverings are available free-of-charge for community members who have not yet received theirs. Two types of coverings are available.To request face coverings, please complete this form in a timely manner. Stocks are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Face coverings will be delivered to your front door over the next few days.
Carry your face coverings wherever you go!
Get in the habit of carrying your face coverings at all times, as it is mandatory to enter Tamimi, Starbucks and other retailers. Face coverings help minimize the spread of COVID-19 combined with other preventive measures.
Find out more about using face coverings properly, the types of coverings available and how and when you should use one here.
Once again, we’d like to thank you for your cooperation and ongoing adherence to directives. These have been designed to keep you safe and to help manage the crisis.
KAUST COVID-19 Crisis Center (KC3)
Myth. Pets (cats, dogs, birds) transmit the novel Coronavirus.
Fact. At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
Learn more about myths and facts on the HSE website.
Community resources
COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
Need to talk? Our team of qualified professionals is here to help.
Call the Emotional Support Helpline at +966 (0)54 470 0804.
Virtual Community Hub
The Virtual Community Hub brings together information about what events and activities are taking place in KAUST this week, what community projects are ongoing and how you can get involved in making your community a better place to live! If you have an idea for a community initiative, activity or project, then e-mail getengaged@kaust.edu.sa.
The content on this page will be updated regularly… so store the link in your browser bookmarks and come back soon!
Staying informed
- Stay informed about COVID-19 and the University’s directives here
- Contact the COVID-19 Operations Hub or call 012 808 0950 Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- For other matters please call:
- 054 470 0804 — for Emotional Support Helpline
- 012 808 0959 — for Facilities Management
- 012 808 2055 — for Human Resources
- 054 470 1111 — for Government Affairs
- Review changes to operating hours for facilities, services and programs
